Cheaper alternatives to Orel Mangala
CM/CDMOlympique Lyonnais · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOrel Mangala's profile ↗
Orel Mangala is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1, with 19 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Mangala include Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior, valued at €2m with a fit score of 84/100, and Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, also at €3m with a fit score of 84/100, making them cheaper alternatives to Mangala.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Orel Mangala
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Orel Mangala?
Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 82/100 match to Orel Mangala.
Who is the best-value alternative to Orel Mangala?
Irakli Yegoian offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Orel Mangala?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Orel Mangala's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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